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The Mid-Michigan Program for Greater Sustainability Graduates to the Next Level

Rina Risper11 years ago021 mins

MMPGS partners gathered in January to recognize their dynamic work throughout the region: Michigan State University, Greater Lansing Housing Coalition, Tri-County Regional Planning Commission, Mid Michigan Environmental Action Council, Middle Grand River Organization of Watersheds, Meridian Charter Township; Michigan Energy Options; the Groundwater Management Board, Greening Mid-Michigan and the Urban/Rural Service Management Committee. Courtesy photo

TAX SOLUTIONS: New Healthcare Tax Forms

Rina Risper11 years ago04 mins

By A.J. Gross, C.P.A., E.A.

www.ALGTaxSolutions.com

Obamacare has added a new wrinkle this According to IRS Commissioner John Koskinen, the 2015 tax filing season “will be one of the most complicated filing seasons we’ve ever had.” One of those complications is the reporting required for Obamacare.

Black History Month: Robert Robinson Taylor becomes 38th Honoree into Black Heritage Stamp Series

Rina Risper11 years ago017 mins

GRAND RAPIDS, MI — Robert Robinson Taylor, believed to have been both the first African-American graduate of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and the nation’s first academically trained black architect was inducted into the Postal Service’s Black Heritage Stamp series today as the 38th honoree. His great granddaughter, White House Senior Advisor Valerie Jarrett joined Postmaster General Megan Brennan in dedicating the stamp.

Excuse me, are you listening? 14-3

Rina Risper11 years ago05 mins

Dear Readers,

In the last edition, I wrote a little bit about my “high risk traffic” stop on Sunday, February 1, 2015 by the Lansing Police Department. I can truthfully say that I am still traumatized by the entire situation. I thank God that I came out of it in one piece. I did comply fully and at no time questioned the stop.

The Kid’s Doctor: Disney measles outbreak could have been prevented

Rina Risper11 years ago05 mins

By Sue Hubbard, M.D.

www.kidsdr.com

At the entrance to Disneyland, a sign reads, “The Happiest Place on Earth.” It does not also say, “Beware of Infectious Diseases.” But, if you think about it, what better place to contract any infectious disease than a theme park, where many visitors are under the age of 12?

Interpersonal Edge: Learn to discern whom to mentor

Rina Risper11 years ago05 mins

By Dr. Daneen Skube

Tribune Content Agency

Q. I’ve managed employees at organization for 20 years and consider myself an exceptional mentor. What I find frustrating is how often my employees both don’t appreciate my help and don’t use what I have to offer. Can you explain why people are often so stubbornly self-destructive at work and resent genuinely good advice?